Bolivia–China relations
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Bolivia – People's Republic of China relations officially began on July 9, 1985.[1][2]
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History [edit]
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Bolivia in 1985, relations have expanded from economic and cultural ties to military, transport, infrastructure, raw materials, education and other areas.[3]
The two countries recently celebrated 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Beijing, July 9, 2010.[4]
In August 2010, China and Bolivia agreed to continue to develop military ties and cooperation.[5]
Bilateral relations [edit]
Bilateral trade began from very low volumes at approximately $4 million.[2] This increase to over $27.76 million in 2002.[2]
China's exports to Bolivia includes hardware, machinery, light industrial goods, textiles and daily necessities.[2]
Bolivian exports to China were lumber and mineral ore. [2]
Bolivia has recently purchased US $300 million communication satellite from China and also a loan of 67 million dollars to upgrade infrastructure in the Oruro region.[6]
China Development Bank has also given $15 billion loan to the Bolivian government to develop El Mutun iron-ore deposit.[7] [8]
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References [edit]
- ^ http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90883/7060189.html
- ^ a b c d e http://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zzjg/ldmzs/gjlb/3468/t17342.htm
- ^ http://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zzjg/ldmzs/gjlb/3468/
- ^ http://english.sina.com/china/2010/0709/328544.html
- ^ English.news.cn. "Defense chiefs of China, Bolivia pledge stronger military ties". Xinhua News Agency. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- ^ Garcia, Eduardo. "Bolivia, China team up on communications satellite". Thomson Reuters. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- ^ "China Offers to Loan Bolivia $15 Billion to Develop Iron-Ore Deposit". Latin American Herald Tribune. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- ^ "Bolivia China offers U.S. $ 15,000 million to exploit iron". TodaNoticia. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
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